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AY02 KXG

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires abrasive clean or new unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,252 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 92,457 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,749 miles

advise axle carry bush splitting from bondings

advise n/s/f headlight lens is becoming heavily scratched

advise o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar drop links bushes split and perished

advise rear axle carry bushes split out in middle and resting on carry plates

Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,749 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise axle carry bush splitting from bondings

advise n/s/f and both rear tyre valves splitting and perished

advise n/s/f headlight lens is becoming heavily scratched

advise o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar drop links bushes split and perished

advise o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

advise rear axle carry bushes split out in middle and resting on carry plates

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all 4 tyre valves are splittingand perished

advise covers under car and item moved from drivers view

advise rear axle carry bush split from bondings

advise rear axle carry bushes split out of middle and resting on carry plates

Fail 12 Nov 2015 83,523 miles

advise rear axle carry bush split from bondings

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all 4 tyre valves are splittingand perished

advise covers under car and item moved from drivers view

advise rear axle carry bushes split out of middle and resting on carry plates

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,910 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 77,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 76,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front caliper slide covers missing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,403 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

n/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators

o/s parking brake has a lower effort than the n/s.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 63,081 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,841 miles

n/s/f wheel is damage on the inner rim

rear diff mount bush has slight movement

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,898 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 48,898 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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AY02 KXG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 KXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY02 KXG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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